Prayers That Avail Much, 25th Anniversary Commemorative Gift Edition

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by  Germaine Copeland

P RAY ERS T H AT

AVAIL MUCH

25TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE EDITION

Three Bestselling Volumes

Complete in One Book

James 5:16

by

Germaine Copeland
Word Ministries, Inc.

And this is the confidence that we have in him, t h a t ,
if we ask any thing according to his will , he heare t h
u s : and if we know that he hear us, w h a t s o ever we
a s k , we know that we have the peti tions that we
d e s i red of him.

1 John 5:14,15

Harrison House
Tulsa, Oklahoma

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That Avail Much is a re g i s t e red tra d e m a rk of Wo rd Ministri e s , I n c . , a Georgia corp o ra t i on .

Prayers That Avail Much® 25th Anniversary Commemorative Edition
ISBN 1-57794-752-5 (Formerly ISBN 0-89274-950-4)
Copyright © 1997 by Germaine Copeland
38 Sloan St.
Roswell, Georgia 30075

Published by Harrison House, Inc.
P. O. Box 35035
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C O N T EN T S

A Word to the Reader....................................................................................xi

How To Pray Prayers That Avail Much........................................................xii

Effectual Prayer............................................................................................xvi

Personal Confessions ..................................................................................xxvi

Part I: Personal Prayers

A . P RAY ERS OF CO M M ITM EN T

To Receive Jesus as Savior and Lord ........................................................2

To Pray ......................................................................................................3

To Be God-Inside Minded........................................................................5

To Put On the Armor of God ..................................................................7

To Rejoice in the Lord ..............................................................................9

To Glorify God........................................................................................11

To Walk in God’s Wisdom and His Perfect Will ..................................13

To Walk in the Word ..............................................................................15

To Walk in Love......................................................................................17

To Walk in Forgiveness ..........................................................................19

To Receive the Infilling of the Holy Spirit ............................................21

To Walk in Sanctification........................................................................22

To Bear Fruit ..........................................................................................24

To Help Others ......................................................................................26

To Watch What You Say ........................................................................28

To Live Free From Worry ......................................................................30

B . P RAY ERS TO THE FAT H ER

Adoration: “Hallowed Be Thy Name” ....................................................32

Divine Intervention: “Thy Kingdom Come” ..........................................35

Submission: “Thy Will Be Done” ..........................................................38

Provision: “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” ....................................40

Forgiveness: “Forgive Us Our Debts” ......................................................42

Guidance and Deliverance: “Lead Us Not Into Temptation”..................44

Praise: “For Thine Is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory” ......46

C . P RAY ERS FOR THE NEEDS AND CO N C ERNS OF

THE INDIVIDUA L

Submitting All to God ............................................................................48

Receiving Forgiveness..............................................................................51

Walking in Humility ..............................................................................53

Giving Thanks to God ............................................................................55

Committing to a Fast ..............................................................................59

Pleading the Blood of Jesus ....................................................................63

Handling the Day of Trouble or Calamity ..............................................65

Breaking the Curse of Abuse ..................................................................68

Healing From Abuse ..............................................................................72

Letting Go of the Past ............................................................................75

Strength To Overcome Cares and Burdens ............................................77

Renewing the Mind ................................................................................79

Conquering the Thought Life ................................................................81

Casting Down Imaginations....................................................................83

Healing for Damaged Emotions ............................................................85

Victory Over Depression ........................................................................87

Victory Over Pride ..................................................................................89

Victory In a Healthy Lifestyle ................................................................91

Victory Over Fear....................................................................................93

Overcoming a Feeling of Abandonment ................................................95

Overcoming Discouragement..................................................................98

Overcoming Intimidation......................................................................102

Overcoming a Sense of Hopelessness....................................................104

Overcoming a Feeling of Rejection ......................................................106

Overcoming Worry................................................................................111

Overcoming Hypersensitivity ................................................................113

Overcoming Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ..............................................117

Health and Healing ..............................................................................121

Safety ....................................................................................................123

Peaceful Sleep ........................................................................................125

Knowing God’s Will..............................................................................126

Godly Wisdom in the Affairs of Life....................................................127

Receiving a Discerning Heart................................................................129

Developing Healthy Friendships ..........................................................131

Boldness ................................................................................................133

Being Equipped for Success ..................................................................135

Prayer for the Success of a Business ......................................................138

The Setting of Proper Priorities ............................................................140

Maintaining Good Relations ................................................................142

Improving Communication Skills ........................................................143

Prosperity ..............................................................................................149

Dedication for Your Tithes....................................................................151

Selling Real Estate ................................................................................152

In Court Cases ......................................................................................154

Protection for Travel..............................................................................156

D. P RAY ERS FOR THE NEEDS AND CO N C ERNS OF T H E

S I N G LE , D I VO RC ED, AND W I DOW ED

Abiding in Jesus ....................................................................................158

Knowing God’s Plan for Marriage ........................................................163

Finding a Mate......................................................................................165

Developing Patience ..............................................................................169

Preparing Self for Marriage ..................................................................171

Committing to a Life of Purity ............................................................173

Letting Go of Bitterness........................................................................181

Single Believer ......................................................................................184

Complete in Him as a Single ................................................................186

Single Female Trusting God for a Mate................................................187

Single Male Trusting God for a Mate ..................................................189

E . P RAY ERS FOR THE NEEDS AND CO N C ERNS OF

M A RRI AGE PA RTN ERS AND HEADS OF HOUSEH O L D S

Husbands ..............................................................................................190

Wives ....................................................................................................192

Compatibility in Marriage ....................................................................194

The New Creation Marriage ................................................................196

Harmonious Marriage ..........................................................................199

When Desiring To Have a Baby ..........................................................201

The Unborn Child ................................................................................203

Godly Order in Pregnancy and Childbirth ..........................................204

Adopting a Child ..................................................................................207

The Home ............................................................................................210

Blessing the Household ........................................................................212

Peace in a Troubled Marriage................................................................219

When Marriage Vows Are Broken........................................................221

Overcoming Rejection in Marriage ......................................................223

Peace in the Family................................................................................225

Handling Household Finances..............................................................226

Moving to a New Location ..................................................................232

Seeking Safety in a Place of Violence....................................................234

Dealing With an Abusive Family Situation ..........................................237

Overcoming Weariness..........................................................................242

F. P RAY ERS FOR CHI L D REN

The Children ........................................................................................246

Dealing With a Child With ADD/ADHD ........................................248

Children at School ................................................................................264

Child’s Future ........................................................................................266

Prayer for a Teenager ............................................................................269

Part II: Group Prayers

A . AN INTERC ES S O RY PRAY ER GRO U P

Individual Growth ................................................................................274

A Group Member Experiencing Grief or Loss ....................................275

Loving and Caring for Self....................................................................277

Perseverance in Prayer ..........................................................................279

Pleasing God Rather Than Men ..........................................................281

Communication With Group Members ..............................................282

B . GOD’S PE O P LE , M I N I S T ERS , AND MINISTRI ES

The Body of Christ ..............................................................................284

Unity and Harmony ..............................................................................286

Vision for a Church ..............................................................................288

Personal Prayer of a Pastor for the Congregation..................................290

Ministers................................................................................................293

Missionaries ..........................................................................................295

Church Teachers....................................................................................298

A Christian Counselor ..........................................................................301

Prosperity for Ministering Servants ......................................................303

A Ministry in Need of Finances............................................................305

Prayers for Ministry Partners ................................................................308

Overcoming Prejudice ..........................................................................310

Office Staff ............................................................................................315

Ministry in Nursing Homes ..................................................................317

Ministers to the Incarcerated ................................................................320

Revival ..................................................................................................323

Success of a Meeting ............................................................................325

Success of a Conference ........................................................................327

C . PE O P LES AND NATI O N S

Protection and Deliverance of a City ....................................................329

Protection From Terrorism ....................................................................332

Salvation of the Lost ............................................................................334

Nations and Continents ........................................................................336

The People of Our Land ......................................................................343

American Government..........................................................................345

School Systems and Children................................................................347

Members of the Armed Forces..............................................................350

The Nation and People of Israel............................................................353

Peace of Jerusalem ................................................................................355

D. S PECIAL NEEDS OF OTHERS

Spirit-Controlled Life ..........................................................................357

Renew Fellowship..................................................................................359

Deliverance From Satan and His Demonic Forces................................361

Deliverance From Cults ........................................................................365

Deliverance From Habits ......................................................................368

Deliverance From Corrupt Companions ..............................................370

Deliverance From Mental Disorder ......................................................372

Hedge of Protection ..............................................................................374

Finding Favor With Others ..................................................................376

Improving Communication ..................................................................378

Employment ..........................................................................................380

Overcoming Negative Work Attitudes..................................................382

Comfort for a Person Who Has Lost a Christian Loved One ............384

Healing of the Handicapped ................................................................386

Those Involved in Abortion ..................................................................390

An AIDS Patient ....................................................................................393

Prison Inmates ......................................................................................398

Part III: Scriptures for Reference ......................................................403

A W O R D T O T H E R E A D ER

Dear Friend,

It was twenty-five years ago when Harrison House agreed to

publish Pra yers That Avail Much . The original book was a
compilation of prayers that I wrote for my marriage and family
situations, and included prayers composed by members of a prayer
group that I was conducting. The “little yellow book” turned up in
unusual places bringing hope, salvation, healing and deliverance to
people who were looking for answers.

Several books of Scriptural prayers have been written over

the years. Thousands have learned to go before the Throne of
Grace with confidence and boldness. They learned to offer their
petitions to the Father with Thansgiving, and the testimonies we
receive continue to come in.

A special thanks to over four million readers who buy and

give these books to others because these prayers are practical and
workable. I am grateful to our publisher, the churches and
bookstores who continue to believe in the value of these books,
which are proven, effective spiritual tools for prayer. Today they
are also available in several languages.

This classic book of Scriptural prayers is designed to enhance

your ability to pray effectively for specific needs. Whether you are
a seasoned prayer or a novice, never forget the power of prayer. It
is the very foundation that enables you to go from faith to faith
and glory to glory.

Sincerely in His Love,

Germaine Copeland
President of Word Ministries, Inc.
The Home of Prayers That Avail Much Family of Books

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The prayers in this book are to be used by you for yourself

and for others. They are a matter of the heart. Deliberately pray
and meditate on each prayer. Allow the Holy Spirit to make the
Word a reality in your heart. Your spirit will become alive to God’s
Word, and you will begin to think like God thinks and talk like
He talks. You will find yourself poring over His Word, hungering
for more and more. The Father rewards those who diligently seek
Him (Heb. 11:6).

Research and contemplate the spiritual significance of each

verse listed with the prayers. These are by no means the only
Scriptures on certain subjects, but they are a beginning.

These prayers are a guide for you to have a more intimate

relationship with your Heavenly Father. The study of His Word
transforms your mind and lifestyle. Then others will know that it
is possible to change, and you will give hope to those who come to
you seeking advice. When you admonish someone with the Word,
you are offering spiritual guidance and consolation.

Walk in God’s counsel, and prize His wisdom (Ps. 1; Prov.

4:7,8). People are looking for something on which they can
depend. When someone in need comes to you, you can point him
to that portion in God’s Word that is the answer to his problem.
You become victorious, trustworthy, and the one with the answer,
for your heart is fixed and established on His Word (Ps. 112).

Once you begin delving into God’s Word, you must commit

to ordering your conversation aright (Ps. 50:23). That is being a

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doer of the Word. Faith always has a good report. You cannot pray
effectively for yourself, for someone else, or about something and
then talk negatively about the matter (Matt. 12:34-37). This is
being double minded, and a double-minded man receives nothing
from God (James 1:6-8).

In Ephesians 4:29, 30 AMP it is written:

Let no foul or poll u ting language, nor evil word , n o r

unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth;
but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual
progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that
it may be a blessing and give grace (God’s favor) to those who
hear it.

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, (do not offend,

or vex, or sadden Him) by Whom you were sealed (marked,
branded as God’s own, secured) for the day of redemption — of
final deliverance through Christ from evil and the consequences
of sin.

Reflect on these words and give them time to keep your

perspective in line with God’s will. Our Father has much, so very
much, to say about that little member, the tongue (James 3). Give
the devil no opportunity by getting into worry, unforgiveness,
strife, and criticism. Put a stop to idle and foolish talking (Eph.
4:27; 5:4). You are to be a blessing to others (Gal. 6:10).

Talk the answer, not the problem. The answer is in God’s Word.

You must have knowledge of that Word — revelation knowledge
(1 Cor. 2:7-16). The Holy Spirit, your Teacher, will reveal the
things that have been freely given to us by God (John 14:26).

As an intercessor, unite with others in prayer. United prayer

is a mighty weapon that the Body of Christ is to use.

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Have the faith of God, and approach Him confidently.

When you pray according to His will, He hears you. Then you
know you have what you ask of Him (1 John 5:14,15 NIV). “Do
not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded” (Heb.
10:35 NIV). Allow your spirit to pray by the Holy Spirit. Praise
God for the victory now before any manifestation. Walk by faith
and not by sight (2 Cor. 5:7).

When your faith comes under pre s s u re, d on’t be move d . A s

Satan attempts to ch a llenge yo u , resist him steadfastly in the
faith — letting patience have her perfect work (James 1:4). Ta k e
the Sw o rd of the Sp i rit and the shield of faith and quench his
eve ry fiery dart (Eph . 6 : 1 6 , 1 7 ) . The entire substitution a ry work
of Christ was for yo u . Satan is now a defeated foe because Jesus
c on q u e red him (Col. 2 : 1 4 , 1 5 ) . Satan is ove rc ome by the blood
of the Lamb and the word of our testimony (Rev. 1 2 : 1 1 ) . “Fi g h t
the good fight of faith” (1 Ti m . 6 : 1 2 ) . Withstand the adve r s a ry
and be firm in faith against his onset — ro o t e d , e s t a b l i s h e d ,
s t ron g, and determined (1 Pe t . 5 : 9 ) . Speak God’s Wo rd boldly
and coura g e o u s ly.

Your desire should be to please and to bless the Father. As

you pray according to His Word, He joyfully hears that you — His
child — are living and walking in the truth (3 John 4).

How exciting to know that the prayers of the saints are

forever in the throne room (Rev. 5:8). Hallelujah!

Praise God for His Word and the limitlessness of prayer in

the name of Jesus. It belongs to every child of God. Therefore, run
with patience the race that is set before you, looking unto Jesus,
the Author and Finisher of your faith (Heb. 12:1,2). God’s Word

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is able to build you up and give you your rightful inheritance
among all God’s set-apart ones (Acts 20:32).

Commit yourself to pray, and to pray correctly, by approaching the

throne with your mouth filled with His Word!

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